IIT Bombay marked World Intellectual Property Day with a special event that spotlighted the critical role of IP in driving innovation, creativity, and economic progress. Held at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC), the event brought together thought leaders and scholars to explore the evolving IP landscape and its implications for academia and the digital economy.

Highlights of the event included engaging talks by:

• Prof. Shishir Kumar Jha (Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies, IIT Bombay) on “Copyright and the Emerging Digital Economy”
• Prof. Karuna Jain (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) on “The Importance of Intellectual Property in Academic Institutions”

The speakers emphasized how awareness of intellectual property rights is essential for research translation, technology commercialization, and informed policy-making in academic ecosystems.

The event underscored IIT Bombay’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and intellectual rigour. By facilitating meaningful dialogue around intellectual property and its far-reaching impact, the Institute continues to play a vital role in shaping research, policy, and innovation ecosystems in India and beyond.